Course Description

MUS 323

Arranging I

Units: 3

This course is part of the commercial music concentration core. Students study elements of common commercial styles, acoustic versus synthesizer arranging, chart preparation (both manual and computer based), vocal arranging techniques, and arranging for rhythm section. This course is an extension of concepts from MUS 221/222 Music Theory II, including reharmonization, texture, countermelody, and voicing. Students complete many small assignments and one large arranging project, which is recorded by the Audio Recording class(es). Special Fee applies.Prerequisites: MUS 221/222 and MUS 296; recommended for first-semester juniors